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    • Spring, Qing Chun (Chun), Cannes 2023

      'Youth (Spring)' Review: The Kids Are Underpaid & Flirty [Cannes]

      Charles Barfield
      May 19, 2023 2:31 pm
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    • Chris Hemsworth Says It’s “Super Depressing” To Hear Scorsese & Tarantino Trash Marvel Films: “I Guess They’re Not A Fan Of Me”

      Chris Hemsworth Says It’s “Super Depressing” To Hear Scorsese & Tarantino Trash Marvel Films: “I Guess They’re Not A Fan Of Me”

      Charles Barfield
      June 6, 2023 3:28 pm
    • The Flash, Ezra Miller

      ‘The Flash’ Review: Barry Allen Is Barely The Lead In A Hollow Movie Overfilled With Fan Service

      Nick Allen
      June 6, 2023 3:13 pm
    • Bryan SInger Days of Future Past X-Men

      Bryan Singer Reportedly Attempting A Comeback With A Self-Financed Doc About The Sexual Assault Allegations Against Him

      Charles Barfield
      June 6, 2023 2:48 pm
    • based on a true story peacock

      ‘Based On A True Story’ Review: Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina Are Wasted In Dumb Peacock Comedy Series

      Brian Tallerico
      June 6, 2023 2:12 pm
    • katee sackhoff the mandalorian

      ‘The Mandalorian’: Katee Sackhoff Talks Season 3, ‘Ahsoka’ & Not Returning For ‘The Flash’ [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      June 6, 2023 2:01 pm
    • zack snyder rebel moon-2

      ‘Rebel Moon’: Zack Snyder Teases 2 Versions Of His New Sci-Fi Film With Separate Cuts Aimed At General Audiences & Adults Only

      Charles Barfield
      June 6, 2023 1:53 pm
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    • The Flash, Ezra Miller

      ‘The Flash’ Review: Barry Allen Is Barely The Lead In A Hollow Movie Overfilled With Fan Service

      Charles Barfield
      June 6, 2023 3:13 pm
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    • katee sackhoff the mandalorian

      ‘The Mandalorian’: Katee Sackhoff Talks Season 3, ‘Ahsoka’ & Not Returning For ‘The Flash’ [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      June 6, 2023 2:01 pm
    • transformers rise of the beasts

      ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ Review: Latest Fighting Robots Sequel Proves The Franchise Is Out Of Gas

      Marshall Shaffer
      June 6, 2023 9:31 am
    • 12 Shows To Watch In June: ‘The Bear,’ ‘The Idol,’ ‘Secret Invasion’ & More

      12 Shows To Watch In June: ‘The Bear,’ ‘The Idol,’ ‘Secret Invasion’ & More

      Ally Johnson
      June 5, 2023 2:49 pm
    • Films To See In June, 2023

      12 Movies To See In June: ‘Across The Spider-Verse,’ ‘No Hard Feelings,’ ‘Asteroid City’ & More

      Ally Johnson
      June 5, 2023 1:54 pm
    • Tribeca Film Festival 2023, 20 Films To Watch

      Tribeca 2023 Festival: 20 Films To Watch

      Jamie Rogers
      June 5, 2023 6:23 am
    • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

      ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Review: Spectacular Splash Page Sequel Delivers With Deeper Emotion & Next-Level Comic Book Visuals

      Rodrigo Perez
      June 1, 2023 4:36 pm
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    • . Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne in "Platonic," premiering May 24, 2023 on Apple TV+.

      ‘Platonic’ Review: Seth Rogen & Rose Byrne Bring Ace Comic Timing To Clever Apple TV+ Comedy

      Charles Barfield
      May 17, 2023 10:07 am
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    • based on a true story peacock

      ‘Based On A True Story’ Review: Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina Are Wasted In Dumb Peacock Comedy Series

      Brian Tallerico
      June 6, 2023 2:12 pm
    • katee sackhoff the mandalorian

      ‘The Mandalorian’: Katee Sackhoff Talks Season 3, ‘Ahsoka’ & Not Returning For ‘The Flash’ [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      June 6, 2023 2:01 pm
    • J.A. Bayona, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

      J.A. Bayona Revisits The Beautiful Light Of ‘Lord Of The Rings: The Rings of Power’ [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 5, 2023 4:34 pm
    • 12 Shows To Watch In June: ‘The Bear,’ ‘The Idol,’ ‘Secret Invasion’ & More

      12 Shows To Watch In June: ‘The Bear,’ ‘The Idol,’ ‘Secret Invasion’ & More

      Ally Johnson
      June 5, 2023 2:49 pm
    • Succession

      Brian Cox Hasn’t Watched The ‘Succession’ Finale Because “Dead People Don’t Watch Things Like That”

      Charles Barfield
      June 5, 2023 11:27 am
    • ‘The Crowded Room’ Trailer: Tom Holland & Amanda Seyfried Star In The Kornél Mundruczó-Directed Apple Thriller Series

      ‘The Crowded Room’ Review: Tom Holland And Amanda Seyfried Shine In An Uneven Psychological Thriller

      Emma Fraser
      June 2, 2023 12:05 pm
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    • The Great, Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult

      ‘The Great’: Elle Fanning & Nicholas Hoult Talk About Returning For Season 3 Of Their Hit Historical Comedy, ‘Nosferatu’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] 

      Charles Barfield
      May 11, 2023 11:02 am
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    • katee sackhoff the mandalorian

      ‘The Mandalorian’: Katee Sackhoff Talks Season 3, ‘Ahsoka’ & Not Returning For ‘The Flash’ [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      June 6, 2023 2:01 pm
    • Celine Song, Past Lives

      ‘Past Lives’ Director Celine Song Is Already Excited About Her Next A24 Film [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 6, 2023 10:13 am
    • J.A. Bayona, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

      J.A. Bayona Revisits The Beautiful Light Of ‘Lord Of The Rings: The Rings of Power’ [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 5, 2023 4:34 pm
    • Rob Savage The Boogeyman

      ‘The Boogeyman’: Director Rob Savage Talks His New Horror Film, Earning Stephen King’s Approval & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      June 2, 2023 10:56 pm
    • John Hillcoat, George & Tammy

      Director John Hillcoat Talks ‘George & Tammy,’ Working With Jessica Chastain & Michael Shannon

      Joe Scott
      June 1, 2023 11:56 am
    • emily tosta mayans mc

      Emily Tosta Discusses ‘Mayans’ Season 5, Playing A Multi-Layered Woman In A Male-Dominated Series & More [Templo Talk]

      Charles Barfield
      June 1, 2023 11:11 am
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      ‘Kandahar’ Review: Gerard Butler Escapes Afghanistan Without Saying Much

      Charles Barfield
      May 25, 2023 3:22 pm
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    • The Flash, Ezra Miller

      ‘The Flash’ Review: Barry Allen Is Barely The Lead In A Hollow Movie Overfilled With Fan Service

      Nick Allen
      June 6, 2023 3:13 pm
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      ‘Based On A True Story’ Review: Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina Are Wasted In Dumb Peacock Comedy Series

      Brian Tallerico
      June 6, 2023 2:12 pm
    • transformers rise of the beasts

      ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ Review: Latest Fighting Robots Sequel Proves The Franchise Is Out Of Gas

      Marshall Shaffer
      June 6, 2023 9:31 am
    • ‘The Crowded Room’ Trailer: Tom Holland & Amanda Seyfried Star In The Kornél Mundruczó-Directed Apple Thriller Series

      ‘The Crowded Room’ Review: Tom Holland And Amanda Seyfried Shine In An Uneven Psychological Thriller

      Emma Fraser
      June 2, 2023 12:05 pm
    • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

      ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Review: Spectacular Splash Page Sequel Delivers With Deeper Emotion & Next-Level Comic Book Visuals

      Rodrigo Perez
      June 1, 2023 4:36 pm
    • Last Summer

      ‘Last Summer’ Review: Catherine Breillat’s Devastating Drama Exposes Bourgeois Amorality [Cannes]

      Elena Lazic
      May 28, 2023 6:16 pm
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      ‘Fast & Furious’: The Best & Worst Of Vin Diesel’s Ridiculous, NOS-Fueled Franchise [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      May 19, 2023 4:18 pm
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    • katee sackhoff the mandalorian

      ‘The Mandalorian’: Katee Sackhoff Talks Season 3, ‘Ahsoka’ & Not Returning For ‘The Flash’ [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      June 6, 2023 2:01 pm
    • Rob Savage The Boogeyman

      ‘The Boogeyman’: Director Rob Savage Talks His New Horror Film, Earning Stephen King’s Approval & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      June 2, 2023 10:56 pm
    • John Hillcoat, George & Tammy

      Director John Hillcoat Talks ‘George & Tammy,’ Working With Jessica Chastain & Michael Shannon

      Joe Scott
      June 1, 2023 11:56 am
    • emily tosta mayans mc

      Emily Tosta Discusses ‘Mayans’ Season 5, Playing A Multi-Layered Woman In A Male-Dominated Series & More [Templo Talk]

      Charles Barfield
      June 1, 2023 11:11 am
    • mayans jr Bourne

      JR Bourne Talks The Final Season Of ‘Mayans’ & Playing A Villain Who Is A “Festering Open Wound Of Trauma” [Templo Talk]

      Charles Barfield
      May 25, 2023 1:33 pm
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      ‘Master Gardener’: Joel Edgerton On Working With Paul Schrader, Returning To ‘Star Wars’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 22, 2023 1:42 pm
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      'Susie Searches' Trailer: Kiersey Clemons & Alex Wolff Star In A Mystery Comedy About A True-Crime Podcaster

      Charles Barfield
      May 23, 2023 2:03 pm
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    • Bottoms SXSW

      ‘Bottoms’ Red Band Trailer: Rachel Sennott & Ayo Edebiri Start A Teen Fight Club In Emma Seligman’s New Comedy

      Charles Barfield
      June 6, 2023 12:37 pm
    • talk to me

      ‘Talk To Me’ Trailer: Teens Use A Dead Person’s Hand To Conjure Spirits In A24’s New Horror Film

      Charles Barfield
      June 6, 2023 11:08 am
    • passengers of the night

      ‘The Passengers Of The Night’ Exclusive Trailer: Charlotte Gainsbourg Stars In Mikhaël Hers’ Acclaimed Drama

      Jamie Rogers
      June 6, 2023 11:00 am
    • bird box barcelona

      ‘Bird Box Barcelona’ Teaser: Georgina Campbell Stars In Netflix’s Spinoff Film Arriving In July

      Charles Barfield
      June 5, 2023 10:23 am
    • Jagged Mind

      ‘Jagged Mind’ Trailer: A Woman Gets Caught In A Series Of Time Loop In Thriller Coming To Hulu On June 15

      Ned Booth
      June 1, 2023 1:28 pm
    • And Just Like That S2

      ‘And Just Like That…’ Season 2 Trailer: The ‘Sex And The City’ Revival Series Returns To Max On June 22

      Ned Booth
      June 1, 2023 11:37 am
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    • Celine Song, Past Lives

      'Past Lives' Director Celine Song Is Already Excited About Her Next A24 Film [Interview]

      Charles Barfield
      June 6, 2023 10:13 am
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    • J.A. Bayona, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

      J.A. Bayona Revisits The Beautiful Light Of ‘Lord Of The Rings: The Rings of Power’ [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      June 5, 2023 4:34 pm
    • Murray Bartlett, Welcome to Chippendales, Emmys 2023, The Last of Us

      Murray Bartlett Is Ready For Another Emmy Moment (Or Two) [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 31, 2023 3:15 pm
    • Janelle James, Abbott Elementary

      Janelle James Recognizes Ava’s “Hustle” On ‘Abbott Elementary’ [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 30, 2023 1:33 pm
    • Oscars 2024, Cannes 2023

      Did The 2024 Oscars Get A Cannes Boost?

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 28, 2023 9:32 am
    • Anatomy of a Fall (Anatomie d'une Chute)

      ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ Wins Palme d’Or At 2023 Cannes Film Festival

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 27, 2023 3:23 pm
    • Bryan Cranston, Asteroid City

      Bryan Cranston on Wes Anderson, ‘Asteroid City’ &, Oh Yeah, Cannes

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 26, 2023 2:11 am
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‘I, Object’: Melanie Lynskey, Karl Urban, Thomasin McKenzie & Jemaine Clement Cast In Andrew Niccol’s New Film

Charles Barfield
May 16, 2023 2:39 pm
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Just recently, it was announced that filmmaker Andrew Niccol is set to revisit his “Lord of War” film with a new sequel, aptly titled “Lords of War.” Well, before he gets going on that film and a reunion with ...
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us

Best Actress In A Drama Series Emmys 2023 Predictions And Contenders

Gregory Ellwood
April 7, 2023 2:29 pm
Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television
It goes without saying, that Emmy's Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category will have some new blood this year. Sure, we expect former winner and multi-nominee Elisabeth Moss to return for "The Han...
Yellowjackets S2

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 Remains Wild At Heart And Weird On Top [Review]

Marya E. Gates
March 16, 2023 11:30 am
Features, News, Reviews, Television
With a show like “Yellowjackets,” where the mysteries are everything, you can’t reveal too much too soon. David Lynch and Mark Frost learned that lesson with “Twin Peaks,” a clear inspiration for Showtimes's h...
Yellowjackets season 2

New ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 Trailer: Showtime’s Cult Hit Series Returns On March 24, Premieres On-Air On March 26

Ned Booth
March 9, 2023 10:57 am
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Following its November 2021 premiere, Showtime's "Yellowjackets" gradually became one of TV's most talked about new series. And the praise was so high for the show that Showtime renewed it for a second season ...
Spirit Awards

Spirit Awards Predictions: ‘Everything, Everywhere,’ ‘The Bear,’ Melanie Lynskey

Gregory Ellwood
March 3, 2023 11:35 am
Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television
The Film Independent Spirit Awards are back, and this year, like the Academy Awards, it's going to be an "Everything Everywhere All At Once" afternoon. The biggest independent release of 2022 ($73 million dome...
Yellowjackets season 2

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 Trailer: Showtime’s Dark, Culty Survivalist Series Returns On March 24, Elijah Wood & Lauren Ambrose Join Cast

Ned Booth
January 13, 2023 11:09 am
News, Television, Trailers
Few TV shows are as buzzy as Showtime's "Yellowjackets." It's the second-most streamed series in the network's history after "Dexter: New Blood," and its positive reception with critics speaks for itself....
Yellowjackets Season 2

‘Yellowjackets’: Showtime Renews Their Hit Series For A Third Season Ahead Of Season Two’s March 2023 Premiere

Ned Booth
December 16, 2022 11:59 am
News, Television
Season 2 of "Yellowjackets" doesn't premiere for another three months, but it looks like Showtime expects the buzzy show to pick up where it left off. Showtime has revealed that the network has renewed its bre...
Candy

‘Becoming Candy’ Featurette Chronicles Jessica Biel’s Deadly Sweet Transformation [Exclusive]

Jamie Rogers
May 23, 2022 12:00 pm
News, Television, Video
Where the ‘70s brought a political and sexual revolution and a heightened interest in drugs, the ‘80s brought consumption in a different way. There was an expansion to cable television, allowing children to wa...
Melanie Lynskey, Candy, Emmys 2022

Melanie Lynskey On The Real-Life ‘Candy’ Defense Not Adding Up, ‘Yellowjackets’ & Her Love Of Awards Shows [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood
May 16, 2022 9:35 am
Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News, Television
If you haven't watched the Hulu limited series "Candy" yet, you may want to stop reading now to avoid major spoilers. The true story of a horrible death that involved friends Candy Montgomery (Jessica Biel) an...
‘Candy’: Jessica Biel & Melanie Lynskey On Their True-Life Murder Series

‘Candy’: Jessica Biel & Melanie Lynskey On Their True-Life Murder Series & Story’s Emotional Heart [Bingeworthy Podcast]

Mike DeAngelo
May 10, 2022 10:07 am
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In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our revitalized TV and streaming podcast, co-hosts Mike DeAngelo and Rodrigo Perez treat themselves to the new true-life murder series, “Candy.” Based on a tru...
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